“It’s a pity that it seems only Ling Xiao can enter the Nine Cauldrons Illusion, right?”
“Not necessarily. The Nine Cauldrons Illusion is right there. Anyone with the guts can come try with me!”
A martial artist at the Ten Directions Heaven stage of the Heavenly Human Realm soared toward the entrance of the Nine Cauldrons Illusion.
Boom!
But as he neared the entrance, his entire body exploded, turning into a mist of blood.
“Good heavens, it really seems only Ling Xiao is qualified to enter the Nine Cauldrons Illusion!”
This vivid example made those eager with greed abandon their ambitions.
What a joke! A Ten Directions Heaven martial artist was blasted into blood mist. Most martial artists here couldn’t even reach that level.
As for Cave Heaven Realm and Yin-Yang Realm martial artists, they wouldn’t dare try.
Reaching such cultivation was no easy feat. Dying would be a massive loss.
“Sister Moon Lady, wait for me. I’ll be back soon!”
Ling Xiao glanced up at the mysterious, black-hole-like illusion, his heart racing with excitement.
Though he didn’t know what lay inside, it was undoubtedly an opportunity.
As his cultivation grew stronger, his need for rare treasures would only increase.
He didn’t need martial arts manuals, but rare treasures were essential.
And divine weapons or artifacts would be a bonus.
With that, he spread his Golden Light Dragon Wings and flew toward the mysterious illusion without hesitation.
He didn’t believe the Human King would set a trap to kill him, as there was no need.
Moreover, he could clearly feel the remnant power of the Human King protecting him, ready to act at any moment.
Whoosh!
At that moment, a figure blocked Ling Xiao’s path.
With the Human King’s shadow gone, the martial artists who had been trembling now dared to move.
“You little beast, you not only poisoned the Holy Son but also destroyed the Holy Dynasty’s altar, standing for hundreds of thousands of years. Do you think you can just leave?”
It was Sikong Xuan who blocked Ling Xiao and spoke.
Hearing this, Ling Xiao’s brow furrowed slightly. He had anticipated the Heavenly King Sect’s shamelessness, but he hadn’t expected them to be this brazen.
At the Moonlight Sect’s side, Moon Lady’s expression grew serious. Her gaze fixed on Sikong Xuan. If he dared to act against Ling Xiao, she would not stand idly by.
Golden Light Heavenly Venerate and the others tensed up. They had worried the Heavenly King Sect or Holy Dynasty would target Ling Xiao, but they didn’t expect them to be so direct and shameless.
“No wonder Ling Xiao defeated the Holy Son. He poisoned her!”
“That shameless guy!”
“I knew it. How could a nobody from the Moonlight Sect produce such a genius?”
“Beating Qin Bixue is one thing, but defeating the Holy Son? What a joke.”
Many in the audience believed Sikong Xuan’s words, true or not, as they had already made up their minds.
Some sect leader-level experts, however, sneered in disdain.
“Fooling three-year-olds? If you want to pick a fight, just do it. Poison? Is Ji Mingkong an idiot, not noticing she was poisoned?”
“Hmph, the Heavenly King Sect is getting more shameless by the day.”
“No wonder the Holy Dynasty is declining. The royal family has sunk to this level.”
“Haha, let’s just watch the show. It’s none of our business. The Moonlight Sect wants to rise? Not so easy!”
Some despised the Holy Dynasty and Heavenly King Sect, while others gloated, ready to watch the drama. All sorts existed these days.
Sikong Xuan, a Cave Heaven Realm expert, wasn’t a match for Wu Xiang or Moon Lady, but killing Ling Xiao would be effortless.
His hands brimmed with Heavenly Origin Energy, his technique ready. If Ling Xiao tried to bypass him to enter the Nine Cauldrons Illusion, he would strike mercilessly.
Martial artists who had started to leave turned back, eager for such rare excitement.
Ling Xiao didn’t move.
He knew he was no match for Sikong Xuan. Rushing forward recklessly would be suicide.
He looked at Sikong Xuan coolly and sneered, “So, the deputy leader of the Heavenly King Sect is this despicable? Seeing your sect’s top disciple defeated, you resort to slander. You say I poisoned the Holy Son. Where’s the proof?
You claim I destroyed the Holy Dynasty’s altar? That’s nonsense. If I were guilty, would the Human King grant me entry to the Nine Cauldrons Illusion?”
“Hmph! We’ll set the altar matter aside for now. As for the poisoning, I saw it with my own eyes. Could that be fake?”
Sikong Xuan snorted coldly.
This was pure shamelessness. His word was proof, and Ling Xiao had no chance to argue.
But Ling Xiao wasn’t having it, “You’re the deputy leader of the Heavenly King Sect, not the Moonlight Sect. Do I have to treat your words like an imperial edict? I asked for evidence, not hot air. Slandering the Chosen One, are you ready for the Mysterious Realm’s laws to punish you?”
“Don’t try to scare me with talk of Mysterious Realm laws. You say you’re the Chosen One? Prove it!”
Sikong Xuan, backed by some unknown confidence, was clearly picking a fight.
Ling Xiao said coldly, “It seems you’re determined to deal with me today. Fine! Though I, Ling Xiao, am insignificant, I won’t bow to power! No need for words. State your intentions!”
“Hahaha, my intentions?”
Sikong Xuan laughed loudly, “Don’t you know this is the Holy City? Committing such crimes here means losing your head. You say you didn’t poison her, and I won’t accuse you falsely. How about this: you stay in the Holy Dynasty’s dungeon for a while. Once we investigate, we’ll decide how to handle you!”
Ling Xiao’s face darkened. These people were truly circling around to deal with him. If he entered the dungeon, innocent or not, he’d be branded guilty.
“No chance. My legs are mine. I go where I please unless you kill me!”
Ling Xiao was glad he’d prepared to flee the Holy City. But before escaping, he had to visit the Nine Cauldrons Illusion.
“Killing you would be too easy, too comfortable! Where’s the Heavenly King Sect’s enforcement team? Take this rebel down. This is your chance to shine!”
Sikong Xuan didn’t act himself, blocking Ling Xiao’s path instead.
He knew Ling Xiao was cunning. If he attacked personally, it might cause trouble, letting the boy slip away.
At Sikong Xuan’s command, over a dozen figures shot out from the Heavenly King Sect, including one enforcement elder at the Three Talents Heaven stage and several enforcement disciples.
